5 Social Justice jobs in the United States
Assistant Director for Equity & Social Justice
Posted 21 days ago
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Location: Oswego, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri May 3 2024 Job Description:
Counseling Services at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Director for Equity & Social Justice.
SUNY Oswego Counseling Services (CS) offers multi-disciplinary, comprehensive, and diverse services to students that enable them to be more successful in their academic, personal, and career pursuits. CS is IACS accredited and hosts masters-level graduate trainees and counselor education doctoral-level trainees for clinical internships from five accredited education programs.
CS' efforts focus on helping students reduce psychological symptoms, cope with life events and developmental tasks, improve interpersonal skills and relationships, and increase self-knowledge and problem-solving ability. CS promotes equity and respect for individual and cultural differences and offers consulting services to the entire University community. CS is part of the Division of Student Affairs which contributes to and facilitates critical learning and development within healthy, inclusive, and supportive communities.
The Assistant Director for Equity & Social Justice position is an integral part of the CS's administrative team and contributes to SUNY Oswego's DEI initiatives through a focus on engaging, collaborating with, and providing direct clinical services to students who have historically been underserved and underrepresented in higher education.
Learn more about the great opportunities in being a member of SUNY Oswego's Division of Student Affairs
Posting Date: May 3, 2024
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: SL Level: 4; ( Salary levels, Minimum salary: $75,000, salary offer will be commensurate with experience
Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) position. Click here ( for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Description of Responsibilities:
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Works with the Counseling Services (CS) leadership team to ensure that the array of services CS offers, engages and supports students from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
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Liaises and collaborates with student organizations, academic departments, and administrative offices, including the Triandiflou Institute for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformative Practice, that attend to and serve historically marginalized and underrepresented students.
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Develops and coordinates with the CS Director psychoeducational programs that focus on promoting identity based equity in student mental health and wellness.
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Provides direct clinical services, including intakes, psychotherapy, group counseling and crisis intervention, to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.
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Provides clinical supervision and training as needed for trainees from multiple disciplines.
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Provides consultation to faculty, administrators, families, and community providers about students of concern and campus-wide mental health issues.
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Participates in multidisciplinary and leadership team meetings.
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Serves in the on-call rotation
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Performs administrative duties as assigned
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Play a central role in building collaborations between Counseling Services and its many stakeholders, especially OSEI; in establishing departmental diversity, equity and inclusion programs; in building accountability among leadership and staff around DEI values; and in assessing student needs in an effort to provide equitable and inclusive service.
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Facilitate the professional development programming for staff and trainees regarding ongoing cultural responsiveness, attention to context, and centering intersectionality as it pertains to service delivery, training, and internal operations in line with upholding the multicultural, ethical, and professional standards of all disciplines represented within the department.
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Serve as the direct supervisor of staff members - specifically, those who serve in embedded role(s) and/or satellite offices whose primary charge is to support marginalized student populations, such as first-generation, low income, African American, Latino, Asian American, Native American, LGBTQ+, international, & students with varied documentation & ability statuses; as well as provide clinical supervision of unlicensed staff.
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Engage meaningfully with leadership and campus partners at the university and division levels to advise, collaborate, and enhance campus climate - serving as the expert on the intersections of student wellness and DEI; and facilitate the creation of - and ongoing relationships with - the Student Health Advisory Council.
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Lead the department in its endeavors to recruit, attract, and retain a diverse staff and trainee classes, in collaboration with the Director of Counseling Services; and engage in the delivery of direct psychotherapy, outreach, consultation, and emergency services to students and consultations to deans, faculty, staff and parents.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan ( . As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
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Master's or Doctoral degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program.
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Licensed or license eligible as a mental health provider in New York State.
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Demonstrated interest and experience with promoting social justice and working with marginalized and underrepresented populations.
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Commitment to providing multicultural counseling
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Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse university community of students, faculty, administrators and families.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with providing counseling and therapy in a university/college mental health setting.
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Excellent administrative, communication, leadership, decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously within a team atmosphere.
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Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills and an ability to provide outreach and training to groups of people.
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Experience providing risk assessments and crisis intervention.
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. (
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here ( to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling or emailing
For Campus Safety information, please click here ( to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here ( for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at ( or via email at
Search Chair:
Lynn Braun,
Visa sponsorship not available for this position.
Background checks will be conducted for finalists.
Associate Director, Feerick Center For Social Justice
Posted 28 days ago
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Position: The Associate Director works directly with the Stein Center Director and Feerick Center Executive Director on initiatives involving ethics, access to justice, pro bono, social and racial justice, and public interest practice. Responsibilities: Lead the Feerick Center’s Immigrant Justice Project Help to administer and coordinate the Centers’ programs including organizing and overseeing conferences, CLE programs, awards receptions and colloquia Help to manage the day-to-day activities and overall administrative operations of the Centers, including budgets Oversee the communications strategy and work products for the Centers, including social media. Develop and prepare written materials on the Centers and maintain the Centers’ websites, annual reports and other publications, including regular e-newsletters Oversee the Centers’ alumni affairs and play a key role in Feerick Center’s development efforts Report directly to the Executive Director of the Feerick Center for Social Justice. With regard to the Feerick Center Serve as the principal senior staff member responsible for grants management, including grant writing and grant reporting Establish, direct, and or help support other Feerick Center social justice initiatives, as necessary Spearhead community engagement efforts to ensure community- and client-centered programming in connection with the Feerick Center’s immigration and other initiatives Organize training programs with a focus on cultural humility and diversity, equity, and inclusion Develop Know-Your-Rights and outreach materials Maintain accurate and robust data collection and tracking systems and integrate program operations into Feerick Center case management systems Qualifications: A J.D. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a lawyer, with significant experience providing immigration services in a non-profit civil legal services setting Admitted or eligible for admission to the bar of the State of New York A commitment to race equity and anti-racism in the workplace and in the provision of civil legal services A demonstrated passion for enhancing access to justice, especially in the immigration field Extensive experience with pro bono and volunteer management Demonstrated analytical, legal writing, and advocacy skills Strong interpersonal skills and team player with ability to work in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment Self-motivated worker with strong initiative, ability to work independently, with superior judgment Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines. Exceptional attention to detail Proficiency in Spanish essential; fluency in Spanish and English preferred Commitment to the Stein Center and Feerick Center’s missions #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Director, Advocacy and Racial Justice - Center for Social Justice
Posted 2 days ago
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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
As a part of the country's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university, the Center for Social Justice (CSJ) animates the University's Jesuit values and mission through its work in research, teaching, and service. A component of the work includes keeping with Georgetown University's mission to educate people to be reflective lifelong learners and responsible and active participants in civic life and service to others, consistent with the university's Jesuit identity and its institutional commitment to pursuing justice and the common good. The Center for Social Justice takes a curricular approach steeped in cultural humility and epistemic justice to the delivery of co-curricular programs and services.
The Associate Director, Advocacy and Racial Justice is responsible for coordinating and delivering the integration of CSJ-wide racial justice programming particularly through dialogue for student leaders across CSJ staff-run programs and student-led organizations. A bridge-builder among individuals and campus units and partners, this position works to connect faculty and staff colleagues, student-facing units, and student organizations to the University's missional initiative that uplifts racial justice. The Associate Director serves as a member of CSJ's Engaged Scholarship and Pedagogy team and contributes fully to the life, presence, and community of the Center for Social Justice and the Division of Student Affairs. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
- Implement CSJ-wide year-round integration of co-curricular racial justice programming for students, across CSJ staff-run programs and student-led organizations.
- Use the pedagogy of dialogue (as distinct from training or workshops) as a force for bringing students together around conversations of race, racialization, and racial justice towards motivating social action.
- Serve as a key educator at Georgetown University on advocacy for equity, social justice, and institutional change, in collaboration with external partners.
- Convene an internal cross-functional team on advocacy, ensuring that advocacy work is integrated into academic, co-curricular, and community engagement efforts across the CSJ.
- Provide dynamic support for academic initiatives that align with the University's mission and the Center's commitment to social justice education and change, teaching an asynchronous 1-credit online social action course during the fall and/or spring semesters.
- Represent CSJ on campus in university-wide activities, such as cross-departmental committees, position searches, and student organization activities, representing CSJ off campus in diverse professional settings including conferences and meetings.
CSJ's Associate Director, Advocacy and Racial Justice, works with students, faculty, staff, relevant Centers and Institutes and diverse DMV-based partners. This position's supervisor and manager is CSJ's Director of Engaged Scholarship and Pedagogy. This position works with the entire Center for Social Justice professional team and wider Georgetown community, most notably units such as the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access and the Office of Student Equity and Inclusion in the Division of Student Affairs, as well as the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS) and the Office of Mission and Ministry. This position supervises one Justice Graduate Intern (Master's level student) and a handful of undergraduate students.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, and 5-7 years of experience, each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required
- Master's degree preferred; 2-4 years of professional community-based experience could be exchanged for an advanced degree
- 5-7 years of professional experience
- Higher education experience in social justice, racial justice, community engagement, and/or equity working with diverse constituents and populations
- Exceptional and demonstrated group facilitation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to deliver weekly content sessions to students
- Clear demonstration of applying an equity lens to day-to-day work and serving as a model and mentor for others
- Understanding of history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and structural racism in the United States
- Creative vision for curricular development and willingness to try new tools to support student learning
- Experience with student advising and teaching
Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:
- Previous experience with or knowledge of Jesuit higher education
- Previous experience with or knowledge of Washington, DC, particularly local community organizations
- Previous experience with supporting campus academic initiatives
Work Mode Designation: This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.
Pay Range: The projected salary for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $66,783.00 - $126,720.23 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at or
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call . For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Social Media Producer, Justice Central
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SOCIAL MEDIA PRODUCER
Company: Allen Media Group, LLC / Entertainment Studios
Location: Culver City, CA
Type: Full-Time | Daytime Court Shows
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000
Position Summary:
Are you passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and building loyal audiences? We're looking for a creative and driven Social Media Producer to lead the digital voice for our slate of syndicated daytime court shows. You'll bring our judges, cases, and compelling human stories to life on social - driving conversation, viewership, and brand loyalty across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute innovative social media strategies to grow our shows' audiences on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and emerging platforms.
- Create and publish engaging, on-brand content daily - including case highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, judge spotlights, trending clips, memes, and live interactions.
- Manage audience engagement: respond to comments, moderate conversations, and cultivate a vibrant online community that reflects our shows' tone and values.
- Monitor daily performance analytics and viewer insights; prepare reports and recommend data-driven optimizations to maximize reach and engagement.
- Coordinate with production teams to capture timely behind-the-scenes content on set and during tapings.
- Identify and develop partnerships with influencers, fan pages, and relevant online communities.
- Stay ahead of social trends, viral formats, and court show fan culture to keep our content fresh and relevant.
- Maintain a robust content calendar aligned with production and broadcast schedules.
- Track performance metrics and contribute to regular analytics reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Media Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field - or equivalent professional experience.
- 3-5+ years of social media management, ideally for TV shows, entertainment brands, or digital-first video content.
- Proven track record of growing engaged audiences and managing multiple social channels.
- Strong storytelling skills - ability to repurpose show content into platform-native formats.
- Comfort filming on-set, conducting quick interviews, and producing short-form video content.
- Proficiency with scheduling/analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite) and basic editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Canva, CapCut, or similar).
- Excellent writing and community management skills - your tone is warm, witty, and respectful of diverse audiences.
- Data-savvy with a keen eye for trends and audience insights.
- Thrives in a fast-paced production environment and flexible with shooting schedules.
Allen Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
Clinical Social Worker: Criminal Justice Services
Posted 7 days ago
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Location : 300 E. Walnut St. Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-063025
Department: Human Services - Community Services
Opening Date: 06/30/2025
Job Summary
Assesses clinical needs and coordinates appropriate services to individuals, couples,
groups, and families, through the provision of counseling, psycho-education,
development and monitoring of interdisciplinary treatment plans. May provide
community outreach, education and consultation regarding clinical issues. Prepares
documentation for commitment and recommitment hearings.
Essential Duties
Serves as liaison with consumers/patients, families, referral sources, community agents, third party payors and others regarding services as needed; obtains and provides accurate and timely reports of consumer/patient status, progress and needs.
Demonstrates familiarity with patient and other rights, assures their application in treatment provided, and assists in the resolution of complaints, disputes and grievances as may arise.
Achieves engagement and conducts psychosocial histories and clinical assessments of need, including determining the need for court ordered treatment and facilitating court processes accordingly. Ensures clients and relatives understand the nature of probable cause hearings, commitment hearings, and recommitment hearings.
Facilitates and participates in the development and delivery of outcome oriented treatment plans and modalities including participating on interdisciplinary treatment teams and providing individual patient or group psychotherapy and family psycho-education as needed.
Coordinates treatment/program admission and discharge planning, demonstrating collaboration with consumer/patients, their support networks, other department staff, and alternative treatment resources as needed to assure access to necessary living arrangements, clinical and other care.
Complies with applicable county, state and federal guidelines related to the provision of treatment and maintains accurate and timely documentation according to applicable requirements, codes, policies and standards.
Identifies the need for and assists in the planning and development of additional or revised treatment approaches and services as necessary.
Assumes responsibility for and participates in activities which assure evidence based practice and further professional growth and development.
Completes concurrent reviews for client's insurance company, as well as providing retro-reviews and appeals as needed.
Demonstrates an understanding and practice of dual diagnosis/co-occurring approaches and works with team members to address these issues.
Attends and positively contributes to staff meetings and department performance overall.
Attends in-service and outside agency training sessions as appropriate.
Maintains the confidential nature of client and business information.
Complies with the Human Services and/or Community Treatment Center policies.
Performs related functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience :
Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related field. 3,000 hours of supervised experience in clinical practice in a state certified facility and current licensure or current eligibility for licensure strongly preferred. One year of experience in AODA/mental health field, with experience in crisis intervention preferred.
Licenses and Certification :
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor required. A candidate without licensure may be considered and if hired would be required to satisfy licensure requirements based on a plan developed with management. Additional licensure as Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) strongly preferred.
Candidates who meet all other requirements and are able to obtain SAC/CSAC credentialing within 2 years of employment shall be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics, programs and treatment methodology.
Knowledge of applicable laws (Chapter 45, 51 & 55) and related court procedures.
Knowledge of community human services resources and utilization.
Ability to assess clinical needs in the areas of mental health and addiction disorders and determine treatment needs.
Ability to form positive relationships and engage consumers/patients and their families in treatment approaches.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions under the pressure of crisis or emergency situations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain emotional stability in stressful working situations.
Ability to accept and constructively use criticism.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain records and reports timely and accurately.
Ability to use independent judgment in decision making.
Ability to work the required hours of the position.
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